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Exploring Tibet: The Highest and Largest Plateau

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What percentage of oxygen is present in each breath at an altitude of 13,000 feet above sea level compared to sea level?

20
80
60
40 (correct)

Why do Tibetans take more breaths per minute than people living at lower altitudes?

To avoid shortness of breath
To acclimate to the high altitude rapidly
To compensate for the low oxygen levels (correct)
To conserve energy

What is a characteristic of Tibetan herders' sheep?

They are not sheared
Their wool is sold to traders (correct)
Their wool is not sold to traders
They are used primarily for meat

What is a significant difference between the blood circulation of Tibetans and non-Tibetans?

Tibetans' blood circulation is faster (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of Tibetan nomads' physiological adaptations to high altitude?

They can store more energy and breathe more easily (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scientists studying the genes of Tibetans and non-Tibetans?

To identify the genetic differences between Tibetans and non-Tibetans (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tibetan Plateau characterized as?

A wide open, flat land (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical temperature range during winter days in Tibet?

Around freezing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest temperature that can be reached during winter nights in Tibet?

-40°F (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why life is difficult for humans in the Tibetan Plateau?

High elevation and lack of oxygen (D) Signup and view all the answers

When did humans first inhabit the Tibetan Plateau, according to research?

30,000-40,000 years ago (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the archeological site that supports the conclusion of human presence in the Tibetan Plateau?

Nwya Devu (B) Signup and view all the answers